Carlson: Why reject Scouts for welcoming gay members?

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Mar 2, 2014 at 12:40 AM

A church in our town refused to re-charter a Boy Scout troop, which is their right, because Boy Scouts of America now allows gay boys to join. However, no other organization in Westborough would charter them either.Is everyone prejudiced against gay boys because theyíre not "normal?" They were not responsible for how the fish and egg connected when they were conceived. But, neither were children born with a club foot, cleft palate, down syndrome, etc. Should we shun them also because they are considered non-normal by some?My parents should have discarded me when I was six years old. In the course of eight or nine months, I had mumps, tonsillitis, whooping couch and scarlet fever. I guess they werenít too smart. They kept me.I was taught that God loves us all. I sure hope so because Iíve got a few faults. And, Iíll bet my kids and grandkids have one or two each also. I wonít mention the wife. I donít want hot tongue and cold shoulder for supper.In 81 years, I donít believe Iíve met anyone who was perfectly "normal." Maybe none of us can say we are.What this boils down to is a very sad thing, when no organization in Westborough will charter a Boy Scout troop thatís been in town many years. That says a lot about what we think of our youth.I was a Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Sea Scout in Westborough, and also a Cub and Boy Scout leader and an Explorer Scout Adviser when I lived in Lynnfield. Hence, my interest.RUDY CARLSONWestborough

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